Date and Time
Thu, October 12 2023, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Location

Malcolm X College
1900 W Jackson Blvd
Chicago, IL 60612-3111

Website

https​:​/​/www​.eventbrite​.com​/e​/2nd-annual-chicagoland-workfo​rce-development-symposium-tick​ets-672085585077...

Description

The Chicagoland Workforce Funder Alliance is partnering with Cook County Bureau of Economic Development, World Business Chicago, Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership, Chicago Jobs Council, Innovation Nexus, and Origami Works Foundation to create a unique day-long event for workforce practitioners.

Keynote speaker: Clair Minson, racial equity consultant and nonprofit leader

Sessions and topics include:

• Success Stories - Real Solutions that have Promoted Equity
• Lessons Learned in Practice
• Employer Engagement and Collaboration
• Opportunities to Address Equity Gaps
• Evaluating Equity Programs
• Strategies for Promoting Equitable Employment

There will be time before, between, and after sessions for networking and collaboration among attendees.

The deadline to register is Thursday, September 28. We expect a full house, and, unfortunately, we cannot accept walk-ins.

Contact Info
Call: (312) 616-8000

• Event Type
  Conference
• Intended Audiences
  Administrator Community Organization Grantee Business Apprenticeship Workforce Partner
• Series
  Apprenticeship Week Workforce Development Month